Sheffield Academy in Sheffield Vlg, Ohio on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sheffield Academy is a public school in Sheffield Vlg, Ohio that is part of Ohio Department of Education. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Not specified

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2180 Lake Breeze Rd

Sheffield Vlg, OH 44054 View local requests

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Sheffield Academy Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

57%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Sheffield Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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